Hanging Informational Boards in Mosques

Question:
This questioner, Abu Ibrahim, says: Shaykh Salih, in our mosque there are some instructional boards, such as those with dhikr (remembrance of Allah), which are placed in front of the one praying. The one praying is actually occupied with reading them. What is your opinion on this, O Shaykh?

Answer:
My brother, this is an innovation. It is obligatory that no writings be hung in mosques, because they distract the worshippers, and nothing should be written on their walls; they should be kept free of such things. Whoever wants to teach the dhikr should teach the people among themselves. He should stand after the prayer in front of them and say, "Remember Allah after the prayer with such and such," as has been reported. In the hadith, he explains this to them. As for these hangings, they are not appropriate in mosques. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Mosque Affairs must clear the mosques of these hangings and prohibit them strictly. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,